Programmer & Developer, Computer Science, Faculty of Science

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Job ID: 12610

Updated: April 28, 2017

Location: Main Campus

Position Overview

The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Programmer & Developer. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months(based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position will be a part of the Innovations in Visualization (InnoVIs) group, in the Interactions Lab (iLab) at University of Calgary and will be responsible for participation in any of the active research projects currently in iLab, and the design and development of infrastructure and tools to support ongoing research.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Design and program information visualization and human computer interaction applications

Design and develop new HTML5-based and native mobile applications

Assist with the set up and management of database schema creation

Support in the development of new C#, Processing, iOS and OSX applications, or adding features to existing applications

Support with the management and upkeep of servers, mobile devices, and mobile platform

Responsible for daily management of in-lab resources such as workstations

Demonstrate ability to recommend and design solutions that incorporate quality attributes, and meet social and technology requirements

Demonstrate deep passion for satisfying and understanding user needs and achieving high user and satisfaction

Demonstrate ability to lead an application team as part of a project that make up an end-to-end solution

Ensures team meets or exceeds established quality goals

Provides accurate time and resource estimates

Clarify requirements and influence decisions by making recommendations that lead the right solutions

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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